Mary Bacon | Construction Executive | September 10, 2019 Claims are inevitable in the construction industry. They can take on a life of their own and come with the burden of legal fees, wasted executive time and a possible judgment. Too often the only winners are the lawyers. TIPS FOR PROTECTING MANAGEMENT AND THE BUSINESS… Continue reading Eight Ways to Protect a Construction Company Before a Claim Is Filed
Month: November 2019
What are the Boundaries of the Attorney/Client Privilege – Can a Public Adjuster Be a Part of Privileged Communications?
Tamara Chen-See | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | November 5, 2019 When an insured disputes coverage or the amount of loss under an insurance policy, it frequently finds it necessary to hire a claims professional – a licensed public adjuster or other claim consultant, or an attorney for assistance. Insurance companies have claim professionals… Continue reading What are the Boundaries of the Attorney/Client Privilege – Can a Public Adjuster Be a Part of Privileged Communications?
What Should Be in Every Construction Agreement
Patrick Barthet | Construction Executive | October 6, 2019 A detailed and coherent construction agreement in place on every job minimizes confusion, makes clear everyone’s respective responsibilities and reduces disputes. There are six things that should be addressed in every construction agreement. DEFINE THE SCOPE Define what the scope of work is that will be… Continue reading What Should Be in Every Construction Agreement
Claims Made Insurance Policies
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates | August 11, 2019 “Claims-made policies are common in the professional liability insurance market. They “differ from traditional ‘occurrence’-based policies primarily based upon the scope of the risk against which they insure.” With claims-made policies, coverage is provided only where the act giving rise to coverage “is discovered and brought… Continue reading Claims Made Insurance Policies
Economic Loss Not Property Damage
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii | August 26, 2019 The Fifth Circuit agreed with the district court that the insured subcontractor’s economic losses did not amount to covered property damage. Greenwich Ins. Co. v. Capsco Industries, Inc., 2019 U.S. App. LEXIS 23949 (5th Cir. Aug 12, 2019). Capsco Industries, Inc.… Continue reading Economic Loss Not Property Damage